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OKLAHOMA CITY - With seven of Oklahoma's most popular tourist attractions located within 2 miles, Oklahoma City's Adventure District is sure to have a holiday activity to suit every member of the family.

Help the Oklahoma City Zoo celebrate the holidays by participating in Deck the Zoo.  From Dec. 1 through Dec. 24, visitors who bring an edible wildlife ornament will receive admission for $1. Santa Claus will make his annual visit to the Zoo from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Watch Santa deliver treats to the animals, enjoy free hot chocolate and doughnuts, and take free photos with Santa. For more information, visit okczoo.com or call 405-424-3344.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers several seasonal events including A Night Before Christmas Museum Open House from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9.  During this event, the museum's turn-of-the-century Western town, Prosperity Junction, comes alive with historical characters, schoolhouse cakewalk and choirs singing traditional Christmas music.  

Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas Ball is also included among the festivities. The 14th anniversary of this yuletide dance features Murphey headlining an evening of entertainment for the entire family at 7 p.m. Dec. 12. The event includes a buffet dinner and a visit from Santa. Reservations are required. Visit nationalcowboymuseum.org or call 405-278-2250 for more information.

Experience live theater Dec. 17 at Cinemark Tinseltown USA Theatre when Glenn Beck's The Christmas Sweater is shown via satellite at 7 p.m. The Christmas Sweater is an exciting and compelling piece of theatre, featuring national television and radio personality Glenn Beck, a 10-piece orchestra and a Broadway gospel singer. Call 405-424-0461 for more information.

Ring in the New Year at Remington Park Racing Casino. This New Year's Eve party features $1,000 in cash giveaways every 30 minutes, party favors and live entertainment. For more information, visit remingtonpark.com or call 405-424-1000.

Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35 in northeast Oklahoma City, the Adventure District includes the National Softball Hall of Fame, Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo, Science Museum Oklahoma, Remington Park Racing Casino, Cinemark Tinseltown USA Theatre and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

For information about Oklahoma City's Adventure District or to request a brochure with valuable coupons, visit www.okcadventure.com or call 405-290-PLAY.